Surf Forecasts:
Karramarro surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karramarro this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Karramarro in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karramarro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but honestly, the first week and a half is a bit of a bust. The surf is small, the winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the energy just isn’t there. The first real glimmer of anything comes on the 16th of August, but even then it’s nothing to write home about. The waves stay small and messy until the 19th, when we finally see a pulse of energy that might get you interested.
The only standout in this whole stretch is the morning of Wednesday, the 19th of August. We’ve got a 3ft swell coming from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 155, but the real kicker is the wind – it’s glassy, clean, and calm. That’s a huge plus. The water is a warm 76°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t be needing a thick wetsuit. The break is Karramarro, a point break that’s for advanced surfers only. It’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute, and crowds are often here. The optimum swell direction is NW, and that’s exactly what we’ve got.
Later that afternoon, the swell jumps to 5ft from the NNW, but the wind swings cross-onshore and the quality drops. Thursday morning the 20th sees a 6ft swell from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy at 392, but it’s onshore and the conditions are marginal. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one, if you ask me.
The 23rd of August morning shows a small 3ft NW swell, glassy winds, and combined energy of 118, but it’s so far out that it’s just a hopeful whisper for now.
So, bottom line: if you’re an advanced surfer and you’ve got patience, the morning of the 19th is your best bet. The rest of the window is mostly small, weak, and messy. It’s a bit of a dry spell, but it doesn’t usually stay poor for too long around here. Keep your eyes on the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NW 6 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 5 | 34 | 85 | 138 | 90 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 61 | 44 | 55 | 41 | 28 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 69 | 77 | 76 | 81 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:02PM2.95m | 1:50AM2.95m | 2:24PM3.14m | 3:06AM3.15m | 3:30PM3.44m | 4:05AM3.39m | 4:24PM3.74m | 4:55AM3.60m | 5:12PM3.98m | 5:40AM3.74m | 5:56PM4.12m | 6:22AM3.80m | 6:38PM4.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.93m | 7:55AM0.94m | 8:38PM0.71m | 9:04AM0.72m | 9:41PM0.42m | 10:00AM0.46m | 10:34PM0.15m | 10:49AM0.23m | 11:21PM-0.05m | 11:34AM0.06m | 00:05AM-0.15m | 12:16PM-0.01m | 00:45AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 4 | 18 | 85 | 138 | 90 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 61 | 44 | 55 | 41 | 28 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 69 | 77 | 76 | 81 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 6 | NW 12 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | NW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | W 10 | — | W 13 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | — | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 47 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 575 | 302 | 2 | 83 | 446 | 32 | 2 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 151 | 14 | 14 | 151 | 1 | 91 | 311 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for Karramarro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Karramarro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karramarro surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Karramarro) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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